CITY COUNCIL OF AMADOR CITY
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 2024
7:00 P.M.
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
FLAG SALUTE/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - LIZZIE GROTH
ROLL CALL/ ESTABLISH A QUOREM - Council Members Susan Bragstad, Bruce Sherrill, Anne Kel-Artinian, Sandy Staples - Present
APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA JUNE 20, 2024- Bragstad moved, 2"'* by Sherrill, approved unanimously
PUBLIC COMMENT - Gary Brusatori reported there are three other neighbors involved in vacation of easement on O’Neil Alley. Input from Weber, Ghio & Assoc, has not been received. Mr. Brusatori is not interested in funding project by himself if no one else is interested.
PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATlONS/APPOiNTMENTS/CORRESPONDENCE a. Invitation to Lizzie Groth, June 14,2024
b. Letter of support for Fuel-Break to Foothill Resource Management CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS - a. Regular Meeting Minutes May 16, 2024, corrected to read “no later than October meeting” (9F), Special Meeting Minutes May 28, 2024, Financial Statements - Kel-Artinian moved, Sherrill 2"'*, approved unanimously
ORDINANCES AND PUBLIC HEARINGS-NONE
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
Resolution #625 - Measure K, 0.25% sales tax increase, Sherrill moved, second by Kel-Artinian, approved unanimously
Resolution #626 - Mayor and Treasurer authorized to examine tax records and bring before council for discussion. Bragstad moved, 2"'' by Sherrill, approved unanimously
Resolution #627- SBI - 2024-25 Substitute of projects. Crosswalk at Hwy 49 and Main Street, routine weed abatement. Bragstad requested solar panel be moved to face sun on Hwy 49 Speed Limit sign. Bragstad moved, 2"'' by Sherrill, approved unanimously
Update on ACRA proposal to provide maintenance for Amador City garden beds and Properties at 2 hours per week @ $25 per hour for a total of $200 per month. A suggestion was made that we request a contract or bid. Bragstad moved, 2"'* by KelArtinian, approved unanimously. Kel-Artinian thanked Bruce Sherrill for his efforts in securingthis.
Proposal from Gutierrez Landscaping for clean-up of Amador Creek east from fence at Luxemburg property, west to and slightly beyond sewer pond. Proposal asked for $6,300 to clear creek and stack debris, an additional $1,000 to haul away debris with time frame of 3-4 Saturdays beginning as soon as possible while most weeds are still green. City Manager Groth reported CIRA funds could be allocated a.
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9. to this project because it Is a mitigation of potential liability and as long as commitment made by June 30'^ and completed by end of calendar year. KelArtlnian moved, 2""^ by Staples to allocate CIRA funds, approved unanimously.
Motion made by Bragstad that RFP be published with 1 week time limit, Sherrill 2"'*, approved unanimously.
Report on Amador County Animal Control charging for services - Amador City reports on average 3 stray animals per year. No action
10. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS AND COMMENTS
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT - Striping for pickle ball court to be done by Jeff Campbell, then Notice of Completion can be recorded. Groth attended CIRA meeting.
City Attorney Patrick Keene will have knee surgery July 8. Working on reimbursement from Broucaret for sewer main issue.
Mayor and City Council Members’ Reports and Comments - Fire Safe City cost versus benefit, post a meeting for Fire Wise issues discussion; ARSA dissolving.
How can we be independent from Sutter Creek. Bragstad retiring from ACTC, Mayor Staples will assume responsibilities. Bragstad would like to remain involved with Bike Path project. We need representation on ACRA. No LAFCO meeting. OES emergency alert system in the works. Sutter Creek Fire Dept, will be assessing properties in Amador City for fire safety. They have finished assessment of Sutter Creek, siting 89 properties with 19 in compliance.
Permit Log
11. Closed Session on July 18 agenda
12. Bragstad moved to adjourn at 8:25 p.m.
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Re: Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget Message
Dear Councilmembers:
Presented to you at this City Council Meeting is the proposed Operating and Capital Improvement Program Budgets for the City of Amador City for the Fiscal Year 2024-2025. 1 appreciate the time and effort that has gone into the preparation of the budget from the City Treasurer.
The following core strategies provided focus for development of the budget, Fiscal Stability: Create a fiscally stable and sustainable government that can provide for and maintain a save community with high quality of life.
Maintain/Improve Quality of Life: Provide and maintain vibrant public spaces, arts and cultural events and ensure a well-designed and protected City Infrastructure Cultural and Economic Development: Support a place for community and economic vitality that respects and reflects Amador City's historic identity. >
Good Governance: Embrace effective governance standards and strategies that encompass the basic characteristics and behaviors which enables them to effectively create a climate for excellence.
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Factors that are estimated expenditures in the budget include the following:
Old Grammar School Park:
1. grant re-imbursement (-$216,000) for the Old School Street park project
2. estimated outlay of $10,000-SI 5,000 from general fund after reimbursement to complete the project
- Rehabilitation of the Old Grammar School after the fire in 2023:
1. advanced reimbursement ~$331,000 from the insurance company to cover immediate expenses
2. expenses of -$148,500 for contractors and building remediation
3. while much of the work will be covered under insurance, the plans are ongoing - Public Art and Culture, a new line item under Community Promotion with a proposed budget of $700, offers Amador City to apply for competitive grants and monies in the arts. It is (209) 267-0682 P. 0. BOX 200 AMADOR CITY. CAUFORNIA 95601 recommended that this be funded through Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) funds. Staff will return to council with an accounting of those funds this summer and prepare recommendations for projects,
Sewer services:
1. until 2023-2024, Amador City was dependent on ARSA (Amador Regional Sanitation Agency) and Sutter Creek, where Amador City pumped treated effluent to their secondary treatment pond.
With the dissolution of ARAS, Amador City will become an entity-customer with Sutter Creek and awaits Proposition 218 notification of rate increases and how cost previously paid to ARSA will be embedded with the bill to Amador City, which as of July, reflected a 65% increase.
2. The end of year fiscal report for sewer service for 2023-2024 shows a net loss of $59,443.95, primarily due to the unexpected replacement of equipment that pumped effluent from the Amador City primary treatment pond to the secondary treatment pond in Sutter Creek.
Factors that are not estimated as revenue in the budget include the following:
- Sales tax related to the passage of Measure K is not reflected In the budget. Sales tax revenue will not begin until the new calendar year and cannot be estimated at this time. - Award letters related to LEAP grants have not been forthcoming for this fiscal year nor lasts'. 2024-2025 Fiscal Year Budget creates unique opportunities to continue and improve on services provided to our community and provide additional catch up on deferred maintenance items. We can all express appreciation to all City Employees who work diligently this year to keep the City providing a high level of service with limited resources. And, thank you to City Councilmembers for their support, direction and continued diligence in providing quality, efficient service to the Citizens and visitors of Amador City, Very truly yours,
Sandy Staples
Mayor, Amador City